By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2013 EAT on Monday 24 August 2026 Religious leaders from Uganda and across East Africa, alongside international guests, gathered for a conference focused on faith, service and supporting vulnerable communities. Dr. Ernest Kivumbi Benjamin welcomed Dr. Michelle Corral to the conference. In his remarks, Dr. Kivumbi said the Vice…
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OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES OF UGANDA
By HICGI News Agency at 1247 EAT on Friday 21 August 2026 Instead of Relocating the City, Invest in a National Railway Network to Decongest Kampala and Promote Balanced Development The debate over relocating Uganda’s capital from Kampala to Nakasongola has resurfaced, driven by concerns over congestion, the rising cost of living, overstretched infrastructure and…
Syria Rules Out Plans for Turkish Military Presence
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1436 EAT on Thursday 20th August 2026 Syria has no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase, which was attacked by Israel earlier this week, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has said. Speaking to US news outlet Axios on Wednesday, al-Shaibani said Turkish military officials…
Oil Prices Climb as Iran’s Demands Raise Strait of Hormuz Concerns
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1146 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 Oil prices are rising as Iran’s latest demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz dim hopes for a return to stability in global energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by more than 1 per cent on Monday after Tehran…
Charity Boss Jailed Over Theft of Shs3.1 Million Intended for Vulnerable Learners in Teso
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1129 EAT on Friday 7 July 2026 The founder of the Teso Talent Foundation has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to stealing donor funds meant to support the education of vulnerable children in the Teso sub-region. Boniface Eyagu was convicted by the Ngora…
Document Exposes Israel’s Monitoring of Global NGOs Over BDS Ties
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1118 EAT on Tuesday 21 July 2026 An official document obtained by Al Jazeera reveals how Israeli authorities gathered information on charities in 2013, identifying some of the world’s most prominent humanitarian organisations based on their perceived positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The document, a spreadsheet accessed through…
‘Nearly Sucked Out’: Passenger Describes Horror After Ryanair Plane Window Breaks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1737 EAT On Friday 10 July 2026 Witnesses told local media that the man, reportedly a Serbian national in his 60s, was left hanging head-first out of the window up to his shoulders for several minutes before fellow passengers managed to pull him back inside the aircraft. In…
NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as Leaders Discuss Security Challenges and Defence Priorities
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1120 EAT on Tuesday 7 July 2026 NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday and Wednesday for a summit expected to focus on defence spending, security challenges and the future of the alliance. The meeting comes as US President Donald Trump renews pressure on member states…
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